Guyanese Cheese Pie

Due to the British colonial influence in the Caribbean, we make a lot of dishes that are very British. And, as in most cases with foods that have traveled, adaptations have been made.

In Guyana, they make a cheese pie, which is more like a mini quiche. The ingredients are simple but the taste is superior. Make these and serve them up for breakfast, brunch, lunch (with a salad) or for afternoon tea or even a snack.

What You'll Need

For the Pastry Dough:

2 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 1/2 teaspoon white sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 ounces cold vegetable shortening, cubed

6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cubed

3-4 tablespoons iced water

For the Filling:

4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

6 eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Make It

FOR PASTRY

Add flour, sugar and salt to bowl of a food processor and pulse to mix.

Add shortening and butter to flour and mix until the mixture is coarse with pebbles of butter and shortening.

Add water and pulse until dough starts to come together. Do not over mix.

Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and bring the dough together in one mass. Pat ​info shape and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before use.

When you're ready to make the pies, remove dough from refrigerator and rest for 5 minutes before starting to work with it.